Notorious hacking group FIN7 adds ransomware to its repertoire
Ransomware strains such as Maze, Ryuk and BlackCat have increasingly been part of FIN7's playbook in recent years, Mandiant says.
Advertisement
DarkSide
Ransomware spree hitting European oil, transport companies
European officials do not currently believe that some of the attacks are linked.
State Department offers $10M for information on Iranian election interference
The pair of hackers was indicted in November.
State Department offers $10 million reward for help identifying DarkSide ringleaders
The bounty comes some six months after the group breached Colonial Pipeline, vaulting ransomware into the public consciousness.
FBI warns that ransomware scammers are timing hacks to target big business deals
Attackers are threatening to throw a wrench into major business deals.
NSA, DHS shine light on BlackMatter ransomware threat to food industry, demands of up to $15 million
Monero appears to be a currency of choice.
Advertisement
2021 ransomware transactions already exceed 2020 numbers, Treasury Department says
DarkSide and REvil were two of the most popular ransomware strains reported.
Olympus probes apparent cyberattack, its second in less than a month
The ransomware gang BlackMatter was a suspect in a prior incident.
Ransomware gangs are starting more drama on cybercrime forums, upending ‘honor among thieves’ conventions
Researchers say online disputes between hackers can be a treasure trove of intelligence.
Olympus investigating reported ransomware attack with BlackMatter hallmarks
The Japanse company said it held up data transfers in some business areas as security personnel look into the matter.